This form of crassinodus is known for blue-grey
culms that age to a brownish-red, and sometimes even a rather bright red
in good light. However, they are not happy in too much sun.

During a normal winter in Portland, Oregon, this
bamboo is more attractive than either Fargesia nitida or Fargesia murielae. It may not
be quite as hardy or as tall as the temperature quoted by the American
Bamboo Society. Quite rare and beautiful.